From Morte D’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory And when King Arthur should depart, he warned all his host that, and they see any sword
drawn, “Look ye come on fiercely and slay that traitor Sir Mordred, for I in no wise trust him.” In like wise Sir Mordred warned his host that “And ye see any manner of sword drawn, look that ye come on fiercely, and so slay all that ever before you standeth, for in no wise I will not trust for this treaty.” And in the same wise said Sir Mordred unto his host, “For I know well my father will be avenged upon me.” What is the main idea of this passage?
A knight kills a snake with his sword.
King Arthur attempts to slay, or kill, Sir Mordred.
King Arthur and Sir Mordred are expressing their distrust of each other.
